Start with the 'w' sound, lips rounded.
Move to the 'ɜr', tongue mid-central and tense.
End with 'ld', where 'l' is lateral and 'd' is a voiced dental.
wer-ld instead of world
wor-led instead of world
word instead of world
Begin with 'w', lips rounded.
Pronounce 'ɜː', keeping tongue mid-central and tense.
Finish with 'ld', ensuring 'l' is lateral and 'd' is clear.
wer-ld instead of world
wol-led instead of world
word instead of world
Yes, in American English the 'r' is pronounced clearly.
Yes, but it should be soft and clear.
Practice keeping your tongue mid-high and central.
The earth or a place with humans, nature, and activities.
/ˈwɜrldli/
Related to the world
/ˈwɜrldˌwaɪd/
Existing everywhere in the world
/ˈwɜrldlinəs/
Focus on material things
Worldly has an additional 'li' sound.
Worldwide includes 'wide' with a distinct 'waɪd'.
Worldliness adds 'li-ness' which softens the ending.
Make sure your tongue is relaxed in the middle of your mouth.
Practice moving your tongue from mid-central to 'l' quickly.
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